Demo Review: Pieced Together - A Cozy Scrapbooking Game About Friendship and Growing Up
A heartfelt and beautifully illustrated scrapbooking adventure that pieces together the story of two friends through memory and creativity
There’s something so comforting about games that let you slow down and create, and Pieced Together captures that perfectly. Developed by Norwich-based studio Glowfrog Games, this cozy scrapbooking game blends gentle puzzles, creativity, and storytelling into a heartfelt little experience about friendship and growing up.
In the demo, you’re introduced to Connie, a shy ten year old who’s just moved to a new city and is struggling to fit in. Through the pages of her scrapbook, you piece together memories of her childhood friendship with Beth. It’s a short but beautifully emotional glimpse into a story that feels both nostalgic and real, and it left me genuinely excited to see more in the full release.
Story
You begin as Connie, looking back through a box of old keepsakes, bus tickets, school photos, birthday invitations, that spark memories from her school days. Each page of the scrapbook starts as a blank canvas, and it’s up to you to bring it to life by piecing together those little fragments of her past.
As you sort, place, and decorate, the story slowly unfolds. Each completed page adds another layer to her friendship with Beth, from the awkward early days at a new school to the moments that made them inseparable.
One standout moment happens during the birthday page: as classmates decline Connie’s invitation, the colours start to fade to grey. Then Beth says she’ll come, and the scrapbook bursts back into colour. It’s such a small detail, but it perfectly captures that bittersweet mix of loneliness and joy that runs through the story.
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Gameplay
The demo’s puzzles are nice and gentle, the sort you can just relax into. Each scrapbook page gives you something new to do, whether that’s matching items to a theme, cutting shapes out of magazines, or dragging steps into the right order to bake a cake. It’s simple, but it feels really satisfying putting everything together and watching the page come to life.
There’s also a bit of personalisation, which I loved. You can decorate your scrapbook with stickers you unlock as you go, and it adds that extra bit of charm. It makes the whole thing feel more creative, like you’re making something that’s yours, not just solving puzzles.
I played the demo on my Steam Deck, and it ran with no issues using the trackpads, though I imagine it’s even more natural with a mouse on PC or Mac.
Graphics and Visuals
The art style is lovely, bright, colourful, and full of warmth. Every page looks hand-crafted, with sweet little details that make the scrapbook feel alive. I really like how the colours change with the mood of the story, too. That touch with the greys fading in and then bursting back to colour during the birthday scene is such a simple but effective moment.
It’s got that hand-drawn, cozy vibe that fits perfectly with the tone of the story, pretty without being overly polished, like something you’d find tucked away on a bookshelf.
Longevity
The demo only covers the first chapter, but it’s a really strong start. There’s enough variety in the puzzles to keep it interesting, and I can already see myself spending time making each scrapbook page look just right once the full game’s out.
The sticker book feels like it’s going to be one of those small features that quietly keeps you hooked. And the story is set up so well, that I’m curious to see where the friendship leads between Connie and Beth.
Conclusion
Pieced Together is such a lovely surprise, calm, creative, and full of heart. Even from this short demo, it’s clear there’s something special here. The story feels genuine, the puzzles are soothing, and the whole thing has that comforting energy that makes cozy games so easy to sink into.
If you like relaxing, thoughtful games with a touch of emotion, definitely give this one a go. I’ve already got it wishlisted and can’t wait to see how Connie and Beth’s story unfolds.
→ Try the demo on Steam
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